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kevinT

22-03-09 11:06

World War II cameras

Which hand held camera was most popular with British / Commonwealth troops?
Any help or photos appreciated.

Cheers
Kevin

Tony Smith

22-03-09 12:15

Freely obtained German Leicas were the most popular! :D

Kodak Box Brownies were the most widely used. Popular from the 20's onwards, the Box Brownie was made in the US, England, Canada and Australia in huge numbers. See just some of the various types HERE.

Rob van Meel

24-03-09 09:50

On www.alliedforum.net there is a whole topic on war correspondents and their equipment: http://www.alliedforum.net/viewforum.php?f=106

With lots of photographs of old cameras.

Rob

John McGillivray

24-03-09 23:37

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From the photos I found on the Library and Archives of Canada site the Canadian military seems to favour the Anniversary Speed Graphic camera.

John McGillivray

24-03-09 23:46

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There is also the Rolleiflex.

Tony Smith

25-03-09 03:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinT (Post 111418)

Which hand held camera was most popular with British / Commonwealth troops?
Any help or photos appreciated.

Cheers
Kevin

So are we talking cameras used by the regular troops, or professional cameras used by Correspondents and Official Photographers?

KrisHamilton

08-12-09 02:26

camera

i have a few camera from that era that still work if your interested i could let one go for cheep

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